City Harvest driver Jose on feeding London. A food redistribution hero, Jose Da Silva considers the work of City Harvest as an emergency service.
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Newham Community Project: A Vital Resource for Newham’s Diverse Community
Newham's Community Lifeline: more than a food bank Newham Community Project food bank was established during Ramadan in March 2020 as a response to the locals needs. It has now become an essential lifeline for thousands of residents in the London borough of...
The reality of school food banks
Across the UK, schools are now operating lifesaving food banks to ensure that students and their families can access food and other necessities essential to health, nutrition and wellbeing.
A Safe Space for the Local Community – Stockwell Park Community Trust
Stockwell Park Community Trust in south London serves as a safe space for the local community, offering a wide range of services from healthy, hot meals, to helping people get online and employed. Julie and her team see hundreds of people a week and use food as a tool to better understand people’s circumstances, and how they can help them thrive.
Combatting the loneliness epidemic through food redistribution
What is the loneliness epidemic and how do City Harvest and its community partners work towards combatting loneliness in London?
The Avenues Youth Project: helping London youth to thrive
"Food is integral to what we do at the Avenues Youth Project" The Avenues Youth Project, W10, welcomes young people from every community in West London to a fun, creative space where they can discover new passions, skills and friends. The youth project receives weekly...
Child Food Poverty in the UK: How City Harvest is Helping Change the Future
Child poverty in London affects nearly 700,000 children. City Harvest is working to provide 800,000 meals to help alleviate hunger and improve the futures of vulnerable children.
Facing Food Poverty in the UK: Understanding the Crisis and How We Can Help
With the rising cost of living, food poverty is impacting millions across the UK. This article explores the factors driving the crisis and solutions to combat food insecurity.
5 Ways the Autumn Season Affects Low-Income Households
Autumn can be difficult for low-income households with rising energy costs and food insecurity. Find out how City Harvest is stepping in to provide nutritious meals and support for families during the colder months.
Hygiene Poverty
An unspoken poverty affecting many. The Hygiene Bank defines the term as “not being able to afford many of the everyday hygiene and personal grooming products most of us take for granted.”
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